Air Traffic Controllers: End of Mandatory Retirement Age
New rules allow air traffic controllers to work beyond age 61 if they pass medical exams. This aims to retain experienced staff and ensure continuous control tower operations. For citizens, this means potentially more experienced controllers available, which could impact the smoothness and safety of air travel.
Key points
Removes the mandatory age 61 retirement for air traffic controllers, allowing them to continue working.
Requires regular medical clearances for controllers aged 61 or older, with clearances valid for 6 months.
Status:
Introduced
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